Bamboo Rafting

Bamboo rafting in Thekkady is a soothing and breathtaking experience that you certainly don't want to miss. All you want is to just drift in the water that makes you sense that you are on top of the world. A perfect chance for all nature lovers, to have a great time, yet exciting bamboo rafting through a number of the thick forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve! This bamboo rafting is an integration of the 'nature walk' of eco-tourism plan by the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The trip generally starts by 8 in the morning and will finish off by 5 in the evening. A hike through the intense forest will take you to the initial point. The tourists opting for bamboo rafting are guaranteed for an awe-inspiring three hours experience in the reserve. Whilst rafting, keep your eyes and ears wide open to take in several stunning visuals and enchanting sounds. The photographers travelling through the forest does not get time to take their fingers from the shutter button. The actual beauty of the nature can be admired when flowers with glittering hues, butterflies with mesmerizing wing patterns, wild animals like gaur, elephants, sambar all are here by the bank welcomes you. The reserve is one of the richest and most assorted bio-diversity spots in the Western Ghats. Most striking spectacle is the reflection of the forest-clad hills on the lake. The tourists are divided into different teams, and each team is comprised of ten tourists. The teams are well accompanied by an armed forest guard and four guides. Almost all guides belong to the tribal communities, and are completely familiar with every cranny and nook of these dense forests. These guides are active parts of the Eco Development Project launched by the government. This dawn to dusk rafting is companied by breakfast including bread, jam, and fruits. Travelers are served with tea, snacks, and packed lunch in route. The raft journey lastly takes one to the catchment segment of the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Adventurous travelers, w

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